Ahead of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, protest scheduled to take place 27th and 28th February, 2024, the Rivers State Police Command acknowledges and upholds the constitutional right of every citizen to engage in peaceful protest.

In alignment with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, issued instructions for a substantial deployment of security personnel across the state.

Disu’s measure is aimed at guaranteeing comprehensive security and safety during the protest, and preventing any attempts to hijack the peaceful demonstration.

He advised the organisers and participants of the protest to ensure all processions and activities adhere to the provisions of the law, as the Command is committed to exercising its full authority to safeguard the rights of all citizens and prevent any violations thereof.

According to him, it is important to note that participation in the protest is voluntary, as established by the norms governing peaceful demonstrations.

Disu asked both residents and non-residents of the state to freely pursue their lawful businesses and discharge their responsibilities without hindrance.

He urged the public to promptly report any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods to the nearest police station or by contacting the Command Control numbers: 08032003514, 08161355218.

His statement is made available by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko.